Note 8. OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS - DEPOSITS
The Company’s other long-term assets –
deposits are as follows:
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March 31, | | |
June 30, | |
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2021 | | |
2020 | |
| Rental and utilities deposits | |
$ | 106,319 | | |
$ | 64,663 | |
| Freight logistics deposits (1) | |
| 3,136,294 | | |
| 2,910,327 | |
| Total other long-term assets - deposits | |
$ | 3,242,613 | | |
$ | 2,974,990 | |
| (1) |
Certain customers require the Company to pay certain deposits for the security of shipments and merchandise. These deposits are refundable at the end of their respective contract term. Approximately $3.1 million (RMB 20 million) of the balance was paid to BaoSteel Resources Co., Ltd. according to the agreement entered in March 2018. This refundable deposit is to cover any possible loss of merchandise, as well as any non-performance on the part of the Company and its vendors. The restricted deposit is expected be repaid to the Company when either the contract terms are expired by March 2023 or the contract is terminated by the Company. |
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